6 Europeans activists held in Turkey while investigating prison conditions
Their arrest came on the same day that police detained a Turkish journalist working for Deutsche Welle for ‘spreading false news’
· Agence France-Presse
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Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs
Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year
· Theodora Yu
Law firm asks court to block access to files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ probe
Raymond Lam & Associates says the 66 files contain confidential letters and medical documents belonging to at least 61 clients
· Brian Wong
Armed group killS 33 in fresh simultaneous attacks in Nigeria
At least 33 people have been killed after Islamic militants launched simultaneous attacks on a district in northwest Nigeria, according to the police.
· AfricaNews
Yeng Guiao pleased to do part for PH sports after winning long underdog battle
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· delfin.dioquino editor
10 arrested over Russian plot to kill top Ukrainian officials
Moscow promised to pay the assassins up to US$100,000, depending on the notoriety and influence of the potential victim, prosecutor says
· Agence France-Presse
Court adjourns Johnston’s case to March 11 - DailyNews
The Colombo High Court has rescheduled the hearing of evidence against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two other defendants to March 11.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Pakistan: How police in Balochistan help women report crimes
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19 soccer fans jailed for AFCON final chaos in Morocco
A Moroccan court sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to one year in prison on Thursday for hooliganism following a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final that saw supporters attempt to storm the field.
· AfricaNews
‘Fight not over’: South Korea’s Yoon remains defiant after life sentence
The former president maintains his short-lived 2024 martial law decree was done ‘solely for the sake of the nation and our people’
· Associated Press
Police receive 'reports of crime' in relation to Hanson interview
Topic:Federal Government
· https://www.abc.net.au/news/holly-tregenza/12141012
Shooter identified in Akuregoda double murder - DailyNews
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today (20) that significant breakthroughs have been made in the investigation into the shooting of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Mugabe's son in custody after gardener shot at Johannesburg home
The youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was in police custody Thursday following the shooting of a gardener at the family's Johannesburg home, as South African police launch an attempted murder investigation.
· AfricaNews
Topic:Sexual Offences
The complainant in the sexual assault trial of former Liberal MP Rory Amon has told a court of the alleged incidents that took place in a car park toilet when he was 13.
90-day detention order issued for 'Polgasowita Dila' over Akuregoda murder - DailyNews
The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has issued a 90-day detention order for Dilina Pramodya Hapuarachchi, widely known as “Polgasowita Dila”, for further interrogation in connection with the brutal killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. The detention follows his initial 72-hour remand after being arrested.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Congress of the Philippines
Visayas At Cebu consultation, groups demand action ‘without delay’ on anti-dynasty bill Visayas Lawmakers tackle anti-dynasty proposal in Cebu, land of political clans Feb 20, 2026 2:47 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK: Sandro Marcos remains House majorit…
Anusha Pelpita granted bail - DailyNews
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release of former Ministry Secretary Anusha Pelpita on bail.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Rodrigo Duterte at the ICC
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, where he has been detained since his arrest in Manila in March 2025.
Hybe appeals court's put option ruling for ex-CEO of ADOR
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse Hybe has appealed against a court's ruling that ordered the payment of 25.5 billion won (US$17.7 million) worth of put options to Min Hee-jin, a former CEO of a Hybe subsidiary named ADOR, judicial officials said Friday.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Federal police ‘received reports of a crime’ in relation to Pauline Hanson’s comments about Muslims
Exclusive: AFP comment comes as Bilal El-Hayek, mayor of Canterbury Bankstown, says One Nation leader’s comments ‘will incite someone’
· https://www.theguardian.com/profile/adeshola-ore
(LEAD) PPP leader voices regret as ex-President Yoon sentenced to life in prison for leading insurrection
(ATTN: ADDS response from lawmakers in 9-13)By Yi Wonju
· Yi Wonju
Malaysian police arrested over crypto extortion of Chinese nationals
Officers allegedly stormed a Selangor bungalow, seized laptops and forced a Chinese national to fork over US$51,000 in digital assets
· Joseph Sipalan
Metro Manila | Latest news and updates
(1st UPDATE) Infradev says the Makati Subway Project dispute is still pending before a Singapore court, and settlement negotiations remain confidential
Topic:Royalty
The former Duke of York has been released under investigation by British police, as officers continue to search his former Windsor home.
FACT CHECK: No SC ruling yet on indirect contempt case against Sotto
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· rbalonzo0352
Epstein Files
Europe King Charles’ brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein Europe How Reuters captured the photo of former prince Andrew leaving custody Feb 20, 2026 9:58 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News Today Rodrigo Duterte wants to skip ICC pre…
Police colonel faces case for allegedly using cops as construction workers
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· Jairo Bolledo
How former prince Andrew went from pilot to fallen figure
Former prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday, becoming the first senior royal detained by police in modern royal history. Source: AAP
· https://www.facebook.com/SBSAustralia/
sentenced to life
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for insurrection. Yoon declared martial law in 2024 in what prosecutors said was a bid to stay in power. They had sought the death penalty for the former head of state.
· RT
Trucking contract and default calculus - DailyNews
This Supreme Court judgment (Sri Lanka Ports Management & Consultancy Services Ltd. v. Tanyo Haulage (Pvt) Ltd., S.C. (CHC) Appeal No. 25/2017) addresses a contractual dispute between the Plaintiff (a trucking service provider) and two Defendants (the 1st Defendant, a port management entity, and the 2nd Defendant, t…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Yuhansa one step away from ITF title - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s junior star Yuhansa Peiris stormed into the girls’ singles final of the J30 ITF Colombo Junior Week 4 Tennis Tournament with a strong straight-sets victory at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Former South Korean President Yoon gets life sentence for rebellion, imposing martial law - DailyNews
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law in a dramatic culmination to the country’s biggest political crisis in decades. Yoon fell from office after an ill-advised attempt to overcome an opposition-controlled legislature by declaring martial law and sendi…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Protect and Foster - DailyNews
Constitutional reformers would be freer to examine religious provisions without accusations of bias. When the Sangha demonstrates integrity and independence from partisan politics, discussions about constitutional reform become less emotionally charged and more rational. The protection of Buddhism will then be seen …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Eight bank accounts of attorney under probe - CID - DailyNews
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (19) in a further report that it has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the maintenance of eight bank accounts in the Kadawatha area by attorney Tamara Kumari Abeyratne arrested in connection with …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Assets worth over Rs.3089 Mn of 88 persons in organized crime frozen - DailyNews
Assets worth over Rs.3089 million belonging to 88 individuals involved in organized crime, drug trafficking, and money laundering have been frozen so far, Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala stated in Parliament yesterday. He made this statement while participating in the debate …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Eleven arrested in narcotic raids for two days - DailyNews
The Police Narcotics Bureau said that 11 suspects have been arrested following raids conducted in various locations across the country by the PNB on February 18 and 19.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Police caution against renting vehicles to foreigners without valid documents - DailyNews
The Police yesterday warned that legal action will be initiated against owners who rent or lease vehicles to foreign tourists without proper local authorisation.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Krish criminal misappropriation case against Namal Rajapaksa fixed for April 02 - DailyNews
A case filed against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa in connection with allegedly criminal misappropriation of Rs. 70 Mn through the Krish deal, was yesterday fixed for April 02, by the Colombo High Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
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Former Prince Andrew arrested by British police after revelations in Epstein files
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formally known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the first member of the British royal family to be detained in modern times.
· AfricaNews
Ex-Prince Andrew: What you need to know
While British police have not formally identified him, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is widely reported to be the man arrested on Thursday morning. Thames Valley Police, who made the arrest, said it was on "suspicion of misconduct in public office", a so-called "common law offense," that is a crime established by a com…
· Matt Pearson
651 arrested in Africa-wide crackdown on online scam networks
Police across 16 African countries have arrested more than 650 suspected cybercriminals and recovered over 4.3 million US dollars in a major international crackdown on online scams.
· AfricaNews
Mugabe’s son Bellarmine arrested after gardener shot in South Africa
Former Zimbabwean ruler Robert Mugabe’s youngest son sometimes lives in Johannesburg, where he has a reputation for partying
· Agence France-Presse
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office | South China Morning Post
Police are investigating allegations that the former prince passed secret documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
At least 15 children killed in Sudan drone strike: UN
A drone strike on a displacement camp in Sudan killed at least 15 children earlier this week, the United Nations reported late on Wednesday.
· AfricaNews
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Thai police don lion dance costume to pounce on unsuspecting burglar
The man allegedly stole US$64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts from a police superintendent’s home in Bangkok
· Agence France-Presse
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to life in prison for insurrection | South China Morning Post
A 3-judge panel ruled the 65-year-old Yoon guilty of insurrection after a short-lived declaration of martial law in 2024.